Forecast

That Time Seth MacFarlane Joked About Actresses Who ‘Pretend to Be Attracted to Harvey Weinstein’ (Video)

2013 Oscar host says he didn't run the joke by the disgraced movie mogul beforehand

Wrap Staff, provided by| on October 11, 2017

Image 1of/1

Caption

Close

Image 1 of 1

That Time Seth MacFarlane Joked About Actresses Who ‘Pretend to Be Attracted to Harvey Weinstein’ (Video)

1 / 1

Back to Gallery

Back in the walk-up to his gig hosting the Oscars in 2013, Seth MacFarlane made a joke on live TV about Harvey Weinstein — and actresses who “pretend to be attracted” to the indie mogul.

The morning of the Academy Award nominations, MacFarlane and Emma Stone announced the nominees for Best Supporting Actress — which that year were Sally Field, Anne Hathaway, Jacki Weaver, Helen Hunt and Amy Adams

And that’s when MacFarlane tossed off a joke: “Congratulations, you five ladies no longer have to pretend to be attracted to Harvey Weinstein.”

Last Thursday, the New York Times published an article about Weinstein, detailing three decades of alleged sexual misconduct, including accusations that he propositioned actresses and harassed female employees.

Just days after its publication, Weinstein was terminated as co-chairman of The Weinstein Company, which he founded 12 years ago with his brother, Bob.

Since then, a New Yorker piece was published with more accusers coming forward. Weinstein’s BAFTA membership has since been revoked, and the company is currently under the leadership of his brother, Bob Weinstein, and COO David Glasser.